Archive: Dietetics (adults)

Why have I been advised to reduce my salt intake? Eating a reduced salt diet can help to reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke....

Introduction If you’re having problems eating, chewing or swallowing food, you may find it helpful to change the texture of your food. Your Speech and Language Therapist (a person...

Introduction If you’re having problems eating, chewing or swallowing food, you may find it helpful to change the texture of your food. Your Speech and Language Therapist (a person...

Introduction You may find that certain foods and drinks are less easy to chew and to swallow. This may cause you to cough or choke which could be dangerous....

What is a duodenal stent? A stent is a small metal mesh tube which is placed in the narrowed or blocked area of your duodenum. The duodenum is the...

The main purpose of the gallbladder is to store and release bile into the digestive system. Bile is a substance that helps us to digest fats. Gallbladder disease can...

This information sheet is designed to help you to increase the amount of fibre in your diet to manage constipation. Constipation may be caused by a variety of factors...

People with cancer may suffer from loss of appetite or nausea not only due to their illness but also because they are concerned about their health and treatment. You...

This leaflet is for anyone who has been advised by a healthcare professional to follow a fluid restriction diet. Why is fluid restriction important? Fluid restriction is needed if...

Your doctor or dietitian may recommend a trial on a wheat free diet to see if your symptoms are caused by a wheat intolerance. How to trial a wheat-free...